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University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of 6 universities included in U-Multirank for South Africa. University of KwaZulu-Natal is a very large public university located in Durban with 46101 students enrolled (2017 data or latest available). It was founded in 2004. With regard to the scope of its subjects and degree programmes offered, the University of KwaZulu-Natal is a comprehensive institution. It does not offer programmes in foreign languages. The graduation rate of University of KwaZulu-Natal is 51,72 (bachelors) and 11,31 (masters). Its overall profile shows top performance across various indicators, with 4 ‘A’ (very good) scores overall. For a comprehensive overview of this university’s performance, see its complete performance scores in the tables below.
University of KwaZulu-Natal
King George V Ave
4041 Durban
South Africa
027-31-260-7111
U-Multirank's unique 'Sunburst chart' gives an illustration of a university's performance profile across the five U-Multirank dimensions. These are indicated in different colours. For instance, the teaching and learning dimension is symbolised by the colour green. Each 'sunray' represents one of the thirty plus U-Multirank indicators. The longer the ray, the better the performance of an institution on the selected indicator: a full-length ray stands for 'top group' performance, whereas a short ray means 'weak' performance. A missing sunray indicates that the specific data indicator is not available. An institution's performance in an indicator can be identified by moving the cursor over the rays. A key guard for the sunburst chart is provided here .
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Bachelor graduation rate
30.78
%0
100
Masters graduation rate
49.46
%0
100
Graduating on time (bachelors)
51.72
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
11.31
%0
100
Relative BA graduate unemployment
Relative MA graduate unemployment
Relative graduate unemployment long first degree
Graduating on time (long first degree)
91
%Graduation rate long first degree
94
%
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Citation rate
0.69
0.08
2.53
Research publications (absolute numbers)
7,187
1
67,252
Research publications (size-normalised)
0.16
0
13.53
External research income
0
282.88
Art related output
0.02
0
1.99
Top cited publications
5.5
%0
34.2
Interdisciplinary publications
12.2
0
24.6
Post-doc positions
33.33
%0
100
Publication output
3
Strategic research partnerships
147
0
5,823
Professional publications
664
0
4,589.01
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Co-publications with industrial partners
2.6
%0
29.9
Income from private sources
163.2
0
236.5
Patents awarded (absolute numbers)
7
0
2,416
Patents awarded (size-normalised)
0.16
0
483.1
Industry co-patents
14.3
%0
100
Spin-offs
0
222.2
Publications cited in patents
0.4
%0
5.2
Income from continuous professional development
0
100
Graduate companies
0
81.5
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Foreign language bachelor programmes
0
%0
100
Foreign language master programmes
0
%0
100
Student mobility
0.01
0
1
International academic staff
16.46
%0
100
International joint publications
56
%8.3
91.4
International doctorate degrees
48.95
%0
100
Foreign language long first degree programmes
0
%
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Bachelor graduates working in the region
Master graduates working in the region
Student internships in the region
100
%0
100
Regional joint publications
10.2
%0
84.5
Income from regional sources
0
100
Strategic research partnerships in the region
10
0
100
Regional Publications with Industrial Partners
7
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Female students bachelor
57
%Female students master
Female professors
Female academic staff
48
%
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Student-staff ratio
68.7
110.5
5
Graduating on time (bachelors)
35.5
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
84.9
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
Gender balance
0.13
3.08
0
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Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
Laboratory facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
1.44
3.46
Room facilities
6
1
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External research income
0.4
347.9
Doctorate productivity
0.73
0
1.33
Research publications (absolute numbers)
1,304
1
10,059
Citation rate
0.69
0.18
3.12
Top cited publications
5.9
%0.3
36.8
Interdisciplinary publications
11.2
%1.5
28.7
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
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Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
2
%0
15.7
Publications cited in patents
0.5
%0
8.7
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
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International orientation of bachelor programmes
1
/130
13
International orientation of master programmes
0
14
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
38
%0
71.43
International joint publications
50.5
%14.5
81.7
International research grants
0
100
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Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional Publications with Industrial Partners
7.7
Regional joint publications
11.3
%1
76.2
Income from regional sources
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Total number of students in field (major)
2,403
Academic staff (fte)
35
Percentage of female students
65
%
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Profile in teaching & learning
The School of Life Sciences, which is located on the Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses, is one of five schools in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science. The School’s cutting edge laboratories and research equipment compare favourabl...
The School of Life Sciences, which is located on the Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses, is one of five schools in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science. The School’s cutting edge laboratories and research equipment compare favourably with the best in the world. Caring and enthusiastic lecturers ensure that students emerge highly employable.
Teaching & learning website
http://lifesciences.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx
Profile in research
This field of study encompasses all human, plant and animal life – ranging from microscopic germs to elephants and everything in between. Areas of specialisation within UKZN’s School of Life Sciences include: Biochemistry,Biology, Cellular Biology, Eco...
This field of study encompasses all human, plant and animal life – ranging from microscopic germs to elephants and everything in between. Areas of specialisation within UKZN’s School of Life Sciences include: Biochemistry,Biology, Cellular Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Marine Biology and Microbiology.
Research website
http://lifesciences.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx
Major profile of faculty
Biology
Biology
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Graduating in time
35.5
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
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Program international orientation
1
/130
13
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Graduates employment in the region
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Total number of students
396
Students in their 1st year
209
International students
4
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,333
€Tuiton fees for international students
2,333
€
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Special features of the study programmes
General bachelors degree focussed on cellular to organismal biology.
General bachelors degree focussed on cellular to organismal biology.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
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Student-staff ratio
98.2
106.6
5.5
Graduating on time (bachelors)
26.3
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
33.1
%0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
46.8
%5.6
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
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Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Room facilities
6
1
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External research income
0
333.38
Doctorate productivity
0.35
0
1.11
Research publications (absolute numbers)
30
0
722
Citation rate
0.34
0.09
2.94
Top cited publications
0
%0
34.2
Interdisciplinary publications
6.3
%0
18.8
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
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Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
0
%0
23.5
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
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International orientation of bachelor programmes
0
13
International orientation of master programmes
0
14
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
36.1
%0
100
International joint publications
20
%0
95.7
International research grants
0
100
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Student internships in the region
2.8
100
Regional joint publications
3.3
%0
59.3
Income from regional sources
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Total number of students in field (major)
7,519
Academic staff (fte)
Percentage of female students
53
%
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Profile in teaching & learning
http://clmstl.ukzn.ac.za
http://clmstl.ukzn.ac.za
Profile in research
http://clmsresearch.ukzn.ac.za
http://clmsresearch.ukzn.ac.za
Major profile of faculty
Marketing, Supply chain Management, Entrepreneurship
Marketing, Supply chain Management, Entrepreneurship
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Graduating in time
33.1
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
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Program international orientation
0
13
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Graduates employment in the region
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Total number of students
283
Students in their 1st year
147
International students
28
Period of study
1
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
1,994
€Tuiton fees for international students
10,119
€
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Special features of the study programmes
A Masters programme by research.
A Masters programme by research.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time, part time
full time, part time
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Graduating in time
37.4
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
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Program international orientation
0
13
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Graduates employment in the region
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Total number of students
1,862
Students in their 1st year
505
International students
9
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,646
€Tuiton fees for international students
10,119
€
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Special features of the study programmes
A general accounting programme. Student can complete a major in Economics, IS&T or Finance.
A general accounting programme. Student can complete a major in Economics, IS&T or Finance.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
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Graduating in time
21.4
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
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Program international orientation
0
13
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Graduates employment in the region
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Total number of students
2,109
Students in their 1st year
423
International students
6
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,765
€Tuiton fees for international students
10,119
€
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Special features of the study programmes
A programme, that through the 4 majors - Accounting, Auditing, Tax and Estates planning and Managerial Accounting & Financial Management, can go on, through a further period of study, to write our (South African) Chartered Account (CA) Board exams, to ...
A programme, that through the 4 majors - Accounting, Auditing, Tax and Estates planning and Managerial Accounting & Financial Management, can go on, through a further period of study, to write our (South African) Chartered Account (CA) Board exams, to qualify as a CA.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
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Student-staff ratio
26.7
105
5.2
Graduating on time (bachelors)
27.8
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
89.3
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
Gender balance
0.91
1.81
0
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Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
Laboratory facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
1.69
3.88
Room facilities
6
1
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External research income
0.2
340.3
Doctorate productivity
0.5
0
1.32
Research publications (absolute numbers)
931
1
11,325
Citation rate
0.76
0.09
2.65
Top cited publications
6.7
%0
28.4
Interdisciplinary publications
17.5
%3.4
26.9
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
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Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
3
%0
21.4
Publications cited in patents
0.5
%0
8.3
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
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International orientation of bachelor programmes
1
/130
13
International orientation of master programmes
0
14
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
58.7
%0
91.67
International joint publications
59
%5.2
95
International research grants
0
85.1
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Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional Publications with Industrial Partners
3.5
Regional joint publications
4.4
%0
80.4
Income from regional sources
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Total number of students in field (major)
867
Academic staff (fte)
32
Percentage of female students
49
%
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Profile in teaching & learning
The School of Chemistry & Physics Teaching and Learning Division is responsible for the implementation of the teaching and learning initiatives within the school. It is also a platform for the communication of latest teaching and learning activities in...
The School of Chemistry & Physics Teaching and Learning Division is responsible for the implementation of the teaching and learning initiatives within the school. It is also a platform for the communication of latest teaching and learning activities in the school and will serve as a resource centre on the global trends in the Chemistry and Physics education.
Teaching & learning website
http://scp.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx
Profile in research
The School’s cutting-edge laboratories and research equipment compare favourably with the best in the world. Caring and enthusiastic lecturers ensure that students emerge highly employable, with a rich university experience and an excellent degree in C...
The School’s cutting-edge laboratories and research equipment compare favourably with the best in the world. Caring and enthusiastic lecturers ensure that students emerge highly employable, with a rich university experience and an excellent degree in Chemistry or Physics to their name.
Research website
http://scp.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx
Major profile of faculty
Chemistry
Chemistry
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Graduating in time
27.8
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
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Program international orientation
1
/130
13
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Graduates employment in the region
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Total number of students
240
Students in their 1st year
90
International students
0
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,356
€Tuiton fees for international students
2,356
€
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Special features of the study programmes
Chemistry and Physics teaches one to solve problems. To be a Chemist or Physicist one needs an enquiring mind, good powers of observation, mathematical skills, practical ability, the adaptability to learn new skills throughout one’s career, and the so...
Chemistry and Physics teaches one to solve problems. To be a Chemist or Physicist one needs an enquiring mind, good powers of observation, mathematical skills, practical ability, the adaptability to learn new skills throughout one’s career, and the social skills necessary to share one’s ideas with colleagues. These skills all make graduates from UKZN’s School of Chemistry and Physics highly employable.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
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Student-staff ratio
80.3
113.9
5.1
Graduating on time (bachelors)
43.8
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
28.6
%11.1
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
Gender balance
1.13
2.86
0.01
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Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
Laboratory facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
1.34
3.37
Room facilities
6
1
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External research income
0.1
367.9
Doctorate productivity
0.58
0
1.05
Research publications (absolute numbers)
69
1
2,538
Citation rate
0.75
0.23
2.65
Top cited publications
4.1
%0
27.2
Interdisciplinary publications
17.9
%0
45.7
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
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Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
0
%0
21.7
Publications cited in patents
0
%0
4
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
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International orientation of bachelor programmes
2
/130
13
International orientation of master programmes
0
14
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
75
%0
89.47
International joint publications
49.3
%11.1
93.3
International research grants
0
100
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Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional Publications with Industrial Partners
0
Regional joint publications
4.3
%0
70.6
Income from regional sources
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Total number of students in field (major)
610
Academic staff (fte)
8
Percentage of female students
22
%
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Profile in teaching & learning
As Computer Science is a rapidly challenging field the curriculum of programmes offered by the discipline is reviewed regularly. The curriculum has been benchmarked against national&international standards.
As Computer Science is a rapidly challenging field the curriculum of programmes offered by the discipline is reviewed regularly. The curriculum has been benchmarked against national&international standards.
Teaching & learning website
http://computerscience.ukzn.ac.za
Profile in research
Research focus areas in Computer Science fall within various fields of Artificial Intelligence. Specific areas of focus in Artificial Intelligence in the School include Knowledge Representation and Re asoning (KRR), Image Processing and Computer Vision...
Research focus areas in Computer Science fall within various fields of Artificial Intelligence. Specific areas of focus in Artificial Intelligence in the School include Knowledge Representation and Re asoning (KRR), Image Processing and Computer Vision, Biological Inspired Computing, Optimization, Ad aptive Systems and Data Mining.
Research website
http://computerscience.ukzn.ac.za
Major profile of faculty
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
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Graduating in time
43.8
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
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Program international orientation
2
/130
13
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Graduates employment in the region
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Total number of students
538
Students in their 1st year
173
International students
2
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,325
€Tuiton fees for international students
2,325
€
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Special features of the study programmes
Our programmes are designed to conform to international best practice with respect to curriculum, contents, and practical relevance. Students have a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which prepares them well for both further study and spec...
Our programmes are designed to conform to international best practice with respect to curriculum, contents, and practical relevance. Students have a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which prepares them well for both further study and specialisation in AI and the industry. Over the years, it has been very difficult to retain our double major and other students in graduate studies as they are highly sought after by the South African industries and attracted by high remuneration packages. This is a testament to the quality of programme.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
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Student-staff ratio
19.1
85.3
5.3
Graduating on time (bachelors)
30.4
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
90
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
3
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
Gender balance
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Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
Laboratory facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
1.3
4
Room facilities
6
1
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External research income
0
795.2
Doctorate productivity
0.16
0
1.3
Research publications (absolute numbers)
111
1
3,913
Citation rate
0.48
0.1
2.2
Top cited publications
3.3
%0
23.4
Interdisciplinary publications
4.4
%0
25.3
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
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Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
0
%0
25.8
Publications cited in patents
0
%0
8
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
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International orientation of bachelor programmes
2
/130
13
International orientation of master programmes
0
14
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
0
86.67
International joint publications
53.2
%5
84.4
International research grants
0
100
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Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional Publications with Industrial Partners
0
Regional joint publications
0.9
%0
61.1
Income from regional sources
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Total number of students in field (major)
428
Academic staff (fte)
22
Percentage of female students
16
%
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Profile in teaching & learning
The BScEng is a 4-yr honours equivalent professional degree with a strong science foundation and som e specialisation in the 4th yr. Degree closely monitored by ECSA to meet their required Exit-level o utcomes. It is both scientific and academic and pr...
The BScEng is a 4-yr honours equivalent professional degree with a strong science foundation and som e specialisation in the 4th yr. Degree closely monitored by ECSA to meet their required Exit-level o utcomes. It is both scientific and academic and practical with application of learning undertaken in practical sessions in large, well-resourced workshops. Design modules provide training in research and presentation skills. Degree undertaken in the English language. Our top students are internation ally competitive.
Teaching & learning website
http://eece.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx
Profile in research
The Masters degree allows for additional specialisation. Masters are technical and academic at a hig h standard, preparing for the PhD thesis where innovative research is possible. Academics are requir ed to undertake research and to publish. The main ...
The Masters degree allows for additional specialisation. Masters are technical and academic at a hig h standard, preparing for the PhD thesis where innovative research is possible. Academics are requir ed to undertake research and to publish. The main research areas attract funding from industry.
Research website
http://eece.ukzn.ac.za/Research.aspx
Major profile of faculty
High Voltage direct current
High Voltage direct current
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Graduating in time
30.4
%0
100
Contact with work environment
3
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
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Program international orientation
2
/130
13
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Graduates employment in the region
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Total number of students
380
Students in their 1st year
100
International students
1
Period of study
4
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,617
€Tuiton fees for international students
2,617
€
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Special features of the study programmes
Electrical Eng includes both high and low voltage engineering applications from the generation of electricity in power stations or units, electricity distribution, electronic equipment and applications to computerisation. The BScEng is a 4-yr professio...
Electrical Eng includes both high and low voltage engineering applications from the generation of electricity in power stations or units, electricity distribution, electronic equipment and applications to computerisation. The BScEng is a 4-yr professional, honours-equivalent degree allowing for professional registration. The 1st 3 yrs provide the basic science with specialisation opportunities in the 4th yr. Design modules prepare students for research and the Masters dissertation. It is scientific and technical with Physics, Chemistry, Applied Maths and 3 yrs of Maths.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
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Student-staff ratio
14.5
107.3
5.2
Graduating on time (bachelors)
30.3
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
100
%14.3
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
Gender balance
0.04
2.11
0.04
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Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
Laboratory facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
1.49
3.55
Room facilities
6
1
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External research income
0
542.8
Doctorate productivity
0.35
0
0.8
Research publications (absolute numbers)
190
2
2,100
Citation rate
0.48
0.14
2.29
Top cited publications
2.6
%0
25.9
Interdisciplinary publications
7.6
%0
14.8
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
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Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
0
%0
7.2
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
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International orientation of bachelor programmes
0
/130
13
International orientation of master programmes
0
14
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
60
%0
60
International joint publications
58.9
%6.5
92.8
International research grants
0
100
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Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional Publications with Industrial Partners
0
Regional joint publications
4.2
%0
52.8
Income from regional sources
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Total number of students in field (major)
463
Academic staff (fte)
32
Percentage of female students
27
%
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Profile in teaching & learning
Our first year Mathematics modules (Math 110/120) attempt to bridge the gap between ‘maths for use in other subjects’ and ‘maths as a discipline in its own right’. Applicable topics such as ca lculus, linear algebra and introductory combinatorics are t...
Our first year Mathematics modules (Math 110/120) attempt to bridge the gap between ‘maths for use in other subjects’ and ‘maths as a discipline in its own right’. Applicable topics such as ca lculus, linear algebra and introductory combinatorics are taught, but as the course progresses, ther e is a gradual increase in the rigour with which these topics are treated, thereby ensuring that the students have exposure both to the activities of the pure mathematician and to the techniques requi red by the applied mathematician and other scientists.
Teaching & learning website
http://maths.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx
Profile in research
Apart from general research in Pure and Applied Mathematics, the following focus areas are highlighted: Astrophysics and Cosmology; Artificial Intelligence; Financial Mathematics; Mathematical Biology and Theoretical fluid dynamics.
Apart from general research in Pure and Applied Mathematics, the following focus areas are highlighted: Astrophysics and Cosmology; Artificial Intelligence; Financial Mathematics; Mathematical Biology and Theoretical fluid dynamics.
Research website
http://maths.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx
Major profile of faculty
Mathematics
Mathematics
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Graduating in time
30.3
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
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Program international orientation
0
/130
13
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Graduates employment in the region
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Total number of students
345
Students in their 1st year
96
International students
0
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,323
€Tuiton fees for international students
2,323
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Special features of the study programmes
Over the last 300 years, it has become clear that mathematics is an important subject in its own right, and not just a slave to other disciplines. Scientists have become aware that in order to develop powerful problem-solving tools, one needs quite ‘a...
Over the last 300 years, it has become clear that mathematics is an important subject in its own right, and not just a slave to other disciplines. Scientists have become aware that in order to develop powerful problem-solving tools, one needs quite ‘abstract’ mathematics; a body of pure mathematics is required which can be studied independently of physics, biology and other user-disciplines. Pure and Applied Mathematics are therefore offered as different subjects, although there is much interdependence between them and each serves as an inspiration to the other.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
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Student-staff ratio
47.4
92.6
5.2
Graduating on time (bachelors)
38.4
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
70
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
3
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
Gender balance
2.75
0.03
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Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
Laboratory facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
1.08
4.44
Room facilities
6
1
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External research income
0.4
1,027.02
Doctorate productivity
0.35
0
1.6
Research publications (absolute numbers)
26
1
1,589
Citation rate
0.52
0.18
1.74
Top cited publications
1.9
%0
32.1
Interdisciplinary publications
0
%0
23.2
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
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Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
0
%0
23.7
Publications cited in patents
0
%0
2.8
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
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International orientation of bachelor programmes
1
/130
13
International orientation of master programmes
0
14
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
60
%0
76.19
International joint publications
53.8
%5.9
63.6
International research grants
0
98.5
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Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional Publications with Industrial Partners
Regional joint publications
3.8
%0
61.5
Income from regional sources
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Total number of students in field (major)
474
Academic staff (fte)
10
Percentage of female students
15
%
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Profile in teaching & learning
Offer a 4-yr professional Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, honours equivalent, for profess ional accreditation as Mechanical Engineers. Provide a broad-based, traditional Engineering approach at UG level with some opportunity to specialise in...
Offer a 4-yr professional Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, honours equivalent, for profess ional accreditation as Mechanical Engineers. Provide a broad-based, traditional Engineering approach at UG level with some opportunity to specialise in 4th yr and further specialisation at PG level. Have design modules in degree. Have strong science basis, including Physics and Chemistry, Applied Maths and 3 yrs of Mathematics. Have large workshops and provide substantial hands-on training. Our top graduates are internationally competitive.
Teaching & learning website
http://mecheng.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx
Profile in research
The 4th year design project teaches the fundamentals of engineering research and prepares students for a Masters degree. The research Masters is technical, scientific and demanding but does not require innovation, which is required at the PhD level. Th...
The 4th year design project teaches the fundamentals of engineering research and prepares students for a Masters degree. The research Masters is technical, scientific and demanding but does not require innovation, which is required at the PhD level. There is a vibrant research environment in mechatronics: search and rescue, bioengineering and manufacturing systems, solar energy applications, aero space systems and materials research.
Research website
http://mecheng.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx
Major profile of faculty
Mechatronics
Mechatronics
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Graduating in time
38.4
%0
100
Contact with work environment
3
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
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Program international orientation
1
/130
13
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Graduates employment in the region
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Total number of students
450
Students in their 1st year
108
International students
4
Period of study
4
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,662
€Tuiton fees for international students
2,662
€
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Special features of the study programmes
Mechanical Engineering Bachelors is a broad-based technical, applied, scientific discipline involving the construction, design and management of machinery: the development of tools and processes used in production facilities and in the transport and m...
Mechanical Engineering Bachelors is a broad-based technical, applied, scientific discipline involving the construction, design and management of machinery: the development of tools and processes used in production facilities and in the transport and mining industry as well in robotics.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
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Student-staff ratio
21.39
97.29
5.03
Graduating on time (bachelors)
Graduating on time (masters)
93.2
%0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
59.87
%3.52
100
Contact with work environment (masters)
6
/90
9
Hospital beds available for teaching
92.13
7.4
1,649.21
Innovative forms of assessment
40
%0
100
Gender balance
1.26
1.72
0.01
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Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Room facilities
6
1
Inclusion of practical experience/clerkships
6
1
Bedside teaching
6
1
Linking clinical/preclinical teaching
6
1
Skills Labs
6
1
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External research income
0.17
273.26
Doctorate productivity
0.25
0
1.69
Research publications (absolute numbers)
1,313
1
29,816
Citation rate
0.77
0.24
2.12
Top cited publications
6.5
%0
24.8
Interdisciplinary publications
12
%1.3
26.7
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
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Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
3.1
%0
14.5
Publications cited in patents
0.6
%0
4.7
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International orientation of master programmes
0
/130
14
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
33.7
%0
100
International joint publications
61.5
%6.7
91.7
International research grants
0
100
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Regional joint publications
17.9
%4.2
82.1
Income from regional sources
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Total number of students in field (major)
2,994
Academic staff (fte)
147
Percentage of female students
57
%
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Profile in teaching & learning
Mix of small group Problem Based Learning and Traditional Didactic Teaching. Results in better learning opportunities and self-directed exploration of topics beyond minimum requirement. Curriculum is horizontally and vertically integrated, theme concep...
Mix of small group Problem Based Learning and Traditional Didactic Teaching. Results in better learning opportunities and self-directed exploration of topics beyond minimum requirement. Curriculum is horizontally and vertically integrated, theme concepts are introduced in earlier years, gradual increase in clinical and community contact during senior years, designed in a spiral manner ? content covered in early years revisited in later years, with increasing depth. Candidates exposed to clinical situations and begin their clinical skills training in first year.
Profile in research
Research is centred around themes: Developmental and Mental Health; Lifestyle and Environment; Trauma, Emergency and Rehabilitation;infectious Diseases; Applied Health Care and Health Systems; and Health Sciences Education. Apart from the research them...
Research is centred around themes: Developmental and Mental Health; Lifestyle and Environment; Trauma, Emergency and Rehabilitation;infectious Diseases; Applied Health Care and Health Systems; and Health Sciences Education. Apart from the research themes the Centre for the AIDS Programme in South Africa (CAPRISA) and the KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV (K-RITH) in the College results in a strong research pull towards TB and HIV research. Also a strong focus on use of medicinal plants in treatment of diabetes, malaria, febrile seizures & addiction.
Major profile of faculty
Developmental and Mental Health; Trauma, Emergency and Rehabilitation; Infectious Diseases
Developmental and Mental Health; Trauma, Emergency and Rehabilitation; Infectious Diseases
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Graduating in time
93.2
%0
100
Contact with work environment
6
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Innovative forms of assessment
40
%
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Program international orientation
0
/130
13
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Total number of students
1,448
Students in their 1st year
251
International students
13
Period of study
6
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,719
€Tuiton fees for international students
2,719
€
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Special features of the study programmes
The purpose of the programme is to produce a competent, caring, thinking professional, who on graduation from the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine must demonstrate confidence and competence in the practice of general medicine as a junior doctor. This m
The purpose of the programme is to produce a competent, caring, thinking professional, who on graduation from the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine must demonstrate confidence and competence in the practice of general medicine as a junior doctor. This m
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
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Student-staff ratio
32.63
53
5.01
Graduating on time (bachelors)
80.8
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
Academic staff with doctorates
100
%19.23
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
Gender balance
1.33
2.67
0.01
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Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
Laboratory facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Room facilities
6
1
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External research income
0
278.5
Doctorate productivity
0.67
0
1.16
Research publications (absolute numbers)
157
2
1,280
Citation rate
0.82
0.37
1.88
Top cited publications
7.4
%0
20.6
Interdisciplinary publications
21.6
%4.1
45.1
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
Post-doc positions
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Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
5.1
%0
26.7
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
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International orientation of bachelor programmes
1
/130
13
International orientation of master programmes
0
14
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
50
%0
100
International joint publications
49.7
%12.8
69.8
International research grants
0
99.99
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Student internships in the region
100
%0
100
Regional joint publications
5.1
%3.3
69.8
Income from regional sources
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Total number of students in field (major)
620
Academic staff (fte)
19
Percentage of female students
63
%
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Major profile of faculty
Antimicrobial Resistance; Molecular Modeling & Drug Design Research; Catalysis and Peptide Research
Antimicrobial Resistance; Molecular Modeling & Drug Design Research; Catalysis and Peptide Research
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Graduating in time
80.8
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
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Program international orientation
1
/130
13
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Graduates employment in the region
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Total number of students
436
Students in their 1st year
111
International students
5
Period of study
4
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,635
€Tuiton fees for international students
2,635
€
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Special features of the study programmes
The Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences’ core function is the training of pharmacists to competently practice in all spheres of Pharmacy, i.e., community/retail, hospital, industry, Pharmacy education and training/ academia and pharmaceutical research a
The Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences’ core function is the training of pharmacists to competently practice in all spheres of Pharmacy, i.e., community/retail, hospital, industry, Pharmacy education and training/ academia and pharmaceutical research a
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
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Student-staff ratio
62.68
113.06
5.18
Graduating on time (bachelors)
Graduating on time (masters)
Academic staff with doctorates
70
%8.89
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
Gender balance
0.82
2.13
0.02
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Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Room facilities
6
1
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External research income
0
164
Doctorate productivity
0.58
0
2.18
Research publications (absolute numbers)
101
1
2,512
Citation rate
1.21
0.11
2.04
Top cited publications
7.8
%0
26.3
Interdisciplinary publications
5.4
%0
22.1
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
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Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
0
%0
7.1
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
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International orientation of bachelor programmes
0
/130
13
International orientation of master programmes
0
14
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
23.7
%0
100
International joint publications
50.5
%12.7
81.5
International research grants
0
100
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Student internships in the region
Regional joint publications
6.9
%0
69.6
Income from regional sources
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Total number of students in field (major)
1,943
Academic staff (fte)
31
Percentage of female students
80
%
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Major profile of faculty
Counselling; Educational; Clinical
Counselling; Educational; Clinical
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Graduating in time
0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
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Program international orientation
0
/130
13
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Total number of students
1,492
Students in their 1st year
556
International students
5
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,382
€Tuiton fees for international students
2,382
€
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Special features of the study programmes
The Psychology programme offers general and structured (that is, focused) degree programmes, some of which lead to a specialisation in Counselling, Educational, Clinical, Industrial and Organisational or Research Psychology.
The Psychology programme offers general and structured (that is, focused) degree programmes, some of which lead to a specialisation in Counselling, Educational, Clinical, Industrial and Organisational or Research Psychology.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
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Student-staff ratio
70
180.9
5.16
Graduating on time (bachelors)
77.8
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
Academic staff with doctorates
60
%5.71
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
Community service learning
0
16.7
Gender balance
3.46
0.01
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Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Room facilities
6
1
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External research income
0
77.52
Doctorate productivity
0.13
0
0.71
Research publications (absolute numbers)
14
1
154
Citation rate
Top cited publications
Interdisciplinary publications
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
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